Garage Door Repair in Mountain View, CA
Springs, cables, openers and new doors for Mountain View homes, from downtown Castro Street and El Camino Real to Rengstorff Avenue and the streets near Rock Street. Tell us what the door does and we book the soonest visit.
- Spring and cable repair
- Opener repair and installation
- Doors on townhomes, condos and older tract homes
- New garage doors
Garage door repair in Mountain View from Emil Garage Doors covers broken springs, snapped cables, worn rollers, openers, remotes and sensors, plus new door installation. We serve Mountain View from Rock Street in the north and Thompson Avenue in the northwest through downtown Castro Street to Cuesta Drive and Bryant Avenue in the south. Searching for garage door repair near me in Mountain View, ZIP 94040, 94041 and 94043? Call (213) 340-4232 and we book the soonest visit. See also garage door repair near me.
What your garage door is telling you in Mountain View
A starting point. We confirm the cause on site.
| The door does this | Common cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| A loud bang from the garage | A torsion spring snapped | Replace both springs and balance the door |
| The door shakes or scrapes going up | Worn rollers, dry hinges or loose track bolts | Replace rollers, tighten the track and lubricate |
| The door stops partway and reverses | A blocked or misaligned sensor, or a force setting | Clean and realign the sensors and reset the force |
| Daylight shows under the door | A worn bottom seal or an uneven door | Replace the seal and level the door |
| The opener is slow or very noisy | An old chain or belt, or a worn motor | Service or replace the opener, with the battery backup California requires |
Do not run a door that is crooked or heavy.
Prices in Mountain View
| Service | Price | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| 12-point safety inspection | $89 | Springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and opener checked |
| Torsion spring pair, standard two-car door (10,000 cycle) | $250 to $450 | Door weight and size |
| Heavy-duty torsion springs (25,000+ cycle, heavy, wood or oversized doors) | $350 to $900 | Door weight, spring wire size and cycle rating |
| Lift cable replacement, pair | $175 to $350 | Door weight and cable length |
| Belt-drive opener with battery backup, installed | $550 to $900 | Horsepower, smart features, door size |
| Wall-mount (jackshaft) opener, installed | $900 to $1,400 | Door size, headroom and wiring |
| Insulated steel garage door, 16x7, installed | $1,800 to $3,600 | Short or long panel, windows and color |
| Full-view aluminum and glass door, 16x7, installed | $4,500 to $9,000 | Glass type and frame color |
Prices reviewed November 2026. Final price is confirmed after we see the problem.
Townhomes, apartments and mid-century tract houses
According to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (a 1-year estimate that carries a margin of error), the median home in Mountain View was built in 1977. About 59 percent of households rent. Only about 45 percent of homes are single-family houses, and roughly one in five sits in a building with 50 or more units, so many garages here serve a townhome, a condo or a shared apartment building.
Wikipedia names Blossom Valley, Cuernavaca and Monta Loma among the neighborhoods, and says Monta Loma, between San Antonio Road, Middlefield Road, Rengstorff Avenue and Central Expressway, has mid-century modern homes by Joseph Eichler. Downtown runs along Castro Street. We found no reliable count of Eichler homes, because the sources differ, so we give none. We could not verify any gated community or association.
When the owner and the tenants are different people, we confirm who can approve the work before a visit. Tell us if the garage is a single door, a pair or a shared bay, and we book the soonest visit. We weigh and balance each door before choosing springs.
- Shared and townhome garage doors
- Original parts on doors from the 1950s and 1970s
- Opener replacement with battery backup
Garage doors we service in and near Mountain View
Home styles from the neighborhood and the communities next door. Click a photo to enlarge.
What Mountain View weather does to a garage door
Wikipedia's climate table for Mountain View uses Moffett Federal Airfield. It puts average daily highs at 75.9 degrees in June, 76.9 in July and August and 77.7 in September, with an annual mean high of 69.3, a record high of 107 and about 16.3 inches of rain a year, almost all from December to March. A third-party summary of the same station gives a mean wind near 7 miles an hour from the north, so wind is a mild factor and we do not claim wind damage.
The Mountain View Voice reported that during a storm on March 12, 2025 the city counted about 10,451 PG&E meters out in Mountain View. During an outage the opener will not lift the door, so know where the manual release is, and call us if the door feels very heavy, because a spring or cable may be broken. Valley Water's Permanente Creek Flood Protection Project runs through Mountain View and Los Altos, and Valley Water says its flood protection measures are complete. We could not verify the flood status of any address; check FEMA's maps.
Twice a year, wipe the tracks, oil the rollers and hinges and press the test button on the battery backup. After a heavy storm, check the bottom seal and let the tracks dry.
- Know where the manual release is
- Test the battery backup twice a year
- Check the bottom seal after storms
Services in this city
Spring and cable repair
Heavy-duty and standard springs, lift cables and drums.
Learn moreOpener service and installation
Belt-drive and wall-mount openers with the required battery backup.
Learn moreDoor repair
Rollers, hinges, tracks, panels and sensors.
Learn moreCable repair
Snapped or slipped lift cables and damaged drums.
Learn moreNew doors
Wood-look, steel, glass and carriage-house styles.
Learn moreGates and access
Gate repair, operators and access control.
Learn moreWhat customers say
Real reviews from our Google listing, copied as the customers wrote them.
Came out same day I place the request & was very professional and helpful. I’m pleased how quickly he got the job done and the garage door is working great now.Shawntae · Google review
I have been using them for few years. They are professional, reliable (especially in emergencies (springs breaking)), customer service is always polite and helpful, and their prices cannot be beat!!Deborah · Google review
Doesn't get any better than this guy! I have recently purchased a condo with a broken garage door opener. It was missing some brackets. I called them, and Emil came out promptly the next morning. On time! He was able to run back to his shop and get the bracket I needed. It took him less than an hour to complete the entire project! My garage door works great now. I said a little thank you to Emil as I opened my garage door late last night and drove in my garage. I would definitely call him again if I needed anything done with my garage door. Highly recommend, plus he's just a super nice guy, which the process so much easier. Thanks Emil!Winston · Google review
Emil Garage Doors are my GO TO business for all things related to garage door repair, replacement and door openers! Talk about the gold standard for superb professional courteous responsive customer service - these guys are always on time, their rates are very reasonable and IMO lowest in town, and their work is always quality - from spring replacements to extra FOB programming & delivery! The owner is the real deal and makes good on all promises - We love doing business with him and don't hesitate to refer this business to all. He's that good!Ryan · Google review
Called the office to let them know my issues and asked if we could get someone out to look at my door. Was told between 11-12...drove home from work at 11:05 and Emil was waiting and ready to get to work. Not knowing anything about how to fix a garage door, Emil did a great job explaining why I was having issues. Quoted a reasonable price (well at least what I thought was reasonable) and less than 40 minute later he had fixed the problem. Great customer service from intake of the call to fixing my door! If you need a garage door repair...support local business and give them your business, you won't be disappointed.Guadalupe · Google review
My garage door and opener were pretty banged up and not working properly. Emil Garage Doors came out, did a thorough evaluation of door and all it's parts. Even though the previous home owner rigged up the garage door opener with the wrong springs and parts, Emil repaired the door and saved us money by using some of the old parts. That kind of honesty will get 5 stars all day long. Thank you Emil Garage Doors for your great service.Bradford · Google review
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From your call to a working door
Tell us what the door does
Call or send the form with your neighborhood, what you hear and whether the door moves.
We inspect the whole door
Springs, cables, rollers, tracks, hinges, sensors and the opener, so a second worn part does not surprise you later.
You get the price first
We explain what failed, what we recommend and what it costs before we start.
Repair, balance and test
We balance the door, run full cycles and test the safety reverse before we leave.
Battery backup, permits and design rules in Mountain View
Opener law. A battery backup is required on residential openers sold or installed in California (Health and Safety Code section 19892), and a replacement door cannot be connected to an older opener without one. If your opener is old, plan for a new one. See opener installation.
Associations. Check any HOA or historic overlay rules before you order a new door, and see new garage doors for style options.
City permits. Mountain View is its own city, so its rules come from the City of Mountain View. A city guide seen in search results lists the Building Division at (650) 903-6313 and building@mountainview.gov, and a third-party guide gives 500 Castro Street, 1st Floor. The city site did not open for us, so confirm the number and address. The permit portal is at developmentpermits.mountainview.gov.
Exterior changes. The same guide says exterior modifications to buildings need Planning review and approval before they go to the Building Division. We could not verify whether a garage door replacement counts as an exterior modification, and we could not confirm a garage-door-specific permit rule. Call the Building Division before the work.
Also serving near Mountain View
Mountain View has Los Altos to the south and southwest and Sunnyvale to the east, with Cupertino and other Silicon Valley cities nearby. The cities and neighborhoods below are our closest pages.
Mountain View garage door repair: questions we hear
Is there garage door repair near me in Mountain View?
Yes. Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors in Mountain View (ZIP 94040, 94041 and 94043) and the neighborhoods next door. Call (213) 340-4232, tell us your street or neighborhood and what the door does, and we book the soonest visit. See garage door repair near me.
What is the average price to repair a garage door in Mountain View?
Typical prices: a 12-point safety inspection is $89, a torsion spring pair for a standard two-car door is $250 to $450 (heavy-duty springs $350 to $900), a cable pair is $175 to $350, and a belt-drive opener installed with battery backup is $550 to $900. The final price is confirmed after we see the door.
What is the most common garage door repair in Mountain View?
Broken torsion springs are among the most common garage door repairs, because springs wear out after a set number of open-and-close cycles. Cables, rollers, safety sensors and off-track doors follow. See garage door spring repair.
How much is a service call for a garage door?
Our 12-point safety inspection is $89. It covers the springs, cables, rollers, tracks, sensors and opener, and we explain what we find before any repair starts.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door?
A repair is usually cheaper when the door itself is sound and only a spring, cable, roller or sensor failed. Replacement makes sense when panels are bent or rotted, the door is very old or the opening needs a different size. We tell you which one fits before we start.
Which ZIP codes do you serve in Mountain View?
Mountain View homes use ZIP codes 94040, 94041 and 94043, according to zip-codes.com. ZIP codes 94035, 94039 and 94042 are for PO boxes. Call us with your street and we confirm we reach it. We also serve nearby Los Altos, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
Does a garage door replacement in Mountain View need a permit?
We could not confirm a garage-door-specific permit rule for Mountain View, because we found no city page on garage doors. A city guide says exterior modifications need Planning review first. Call the Building Division at (650) 903-6313 to ask about your job, and confirm that number with the city first.
Who fixes the garage door at a Mountain View condo or townhome?
It depends on your association and lease. Many shared buildings have rules about who orders work and which door style is allowed. We could not verify any association's rules, so ask your property manager first, then call us with the door type and what it does.
Can a handyman fix a garage door?
A handyman can often handle a simple job such as a sensor or a roller. Springs and cables are under high tension and need a trained technician, so call us for those.
Does California require a battery backup on a garage door opener?
Yes. California Health and Safety Code section 19892 says residential openers sold or installed in the state need a battery backup, and a replacement garage door cannot be connected to an older residential opener that lacks one.
Do you also repair gates in Mountain View?
Yes. See gate repair and electric gate repair.
Garage door acting up in Mountain View?
Call now or send your details. We book the soonest visit for your neighborhood.